Mar 18 Analysis: Who is winning in the high-revenue world of college sports? By Andrew Zimbalist, Econofact The U.S. hyper-commercialized system of college sports, which does not exist anywhere else in the world, is in a period of overarching transition and deep financial crisis. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 6:20 The opportunities and challenges of endorsement deals for student athletes By John Yang, Harry Zahn This year's NCAA basketball tournaments have gotten the highest TV ratings in years. Since 2021, athletes have been able to capitalize on the popularity of college sports through endorsements and sponsorships. But for female athletes, it's also exposing the dark… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 6:12 How some schools sidestep Title IX's protections for women By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Emine Yücel Title IX, the federal law that bars educational institutions from discriminating on the basis of sex turned 50 this week. But some top college sports programs are skirting the spirit, if not the letter, of the law. Ali Rogin speaks… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 4:41 How new NCAA rules for student-athletes are playing into this year's March Madness Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, fondly known as Coach K., will participate Saturday in his last Final Four, and possibly his final game, before retirement. Veteran sports writer Howard Bryant joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the matchups and… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 6:32 College athletes say ability to profit off their fame has been a 'long time coming' By John Yang, Sam Lane The college football season gets into full swing this weekend. Players are returning to the field for what they hope will be a more normal year after a COVID-plagued 2020 season. But there’s another difference for student athletes this year. Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch 5:20 After years of pressure, NCAA moves to allow college athletes to make money By John Yang, Courtney Norris After years of pressure in and out of court, the NCAA moved this week to allow athletes to make money. Beginning Thursday, college athletes in the U.S. will be able to make financial deals that capitalize on their celebrity. Kevin… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 7:07 How the latest Supreme Court ruling could impact the student athlete compensation battle By John Yang, Alex D'Elia The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday delivered a blow to the NCAA as the justices sided with former college athletes in a dispute over compensation. While the unanimous ruling was limited to education-related benefits, like postgraduate scholarships and paying for… Continue watching
Mar 30 Supreme Court case could change the nature of college sports By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press If the former college athletes who brought the case win, colleges could end up competing for talented student athletes by offering over-the-top education benefits worth tens of thousands of dollars. Continue reading
Aug 11 Big Ten and Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid COVID-19 concerns By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press Both conferences cited the risk of trying to keep players from contracting and spreading the coronavirus when the programs are not operating in a bubble like the NBA and NHL are doing. Continue reading
Jul 30 Report finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program By Ryan Foley, Associated Press An investigative report has found that the Iowa football program has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying by a small number of current and former coaches. Continue reading